Parkia roxburghii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A large tree with buttresses. It is 25 to 40 m high. The leaves have two equal rows of leaflets. The flower heads are on stout flower stalks in the axils of leaves. The pods are wide, rather thick, hang down and are black and shiny when mature.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. They are well scattered throughout the lower forested regions of the Philippines.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young pods and germinated seeds are eaten. The pods are also used as flavouring. The seeds are eaten after roasting. (They are slightly bitter.)

The fruit are found in local markets.

Edible parts

Seeds, pods, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aoelgap, Jongta, Khorial, Kuki tetoi, Kupang, Longchak, Nkampi, Supota, Tupum ash schein, Unkampinching, Yongchak, Zongta, Zongto

Synonyms

Parkia javanica (Lam.) Merrill; Mimosa biglobosa Roxb. non Jacq.;